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Mexikid by Pedro Martin Hi my name is Kire. I am a 8th grader who loves to read and write book reviews!  Mexikid is a graphic novel that follows a 13-year-old boy named Pedro Martin as his family goes on a road trip to Mexico to get his grandfather and bring him to live in the United States with the rest of the family. Along the way, Pedro explains how his family is a very Mexican family and the troubles that come with having eight siblings. This book is set in the 1970’s so Pedro … [Read more...] about Mexikid

Spinning by Tillie Walden Hi my name is Elaina. I am in 6th grade. I love to draw and to read. My favorite types of books are love stories and anything that is a graphic novel. I really liked this book and here is why. First, I found it super nice and calm to read. This book took me three days to read. I do not think I would read it again due to the fact it was not usually the kind of book I enjoy. Despite that fact, it had a nice story with an interesting plot. Second, I really … [Read more...] about Spinning

Paper Planes by Jennie Wood Hi my name is Elaina. I am in 6th grade. I love to draw and to read. My favorite types of books are love stories and anything that is a graphic novel. I was not a huge fan of this book because it was kind of hard for me to get into. After a little bit, though, I enjoyed it more and it was nice. What I really liked were some of the messages that this book gave. For example, it makes you realize that every once and a while people who were once inseparable grow … [Read more...] about Paper Planes

Louis Zamperini by Janet and Geoff Benge Hi, my name is Judah and I like to play soccer, ski and play tennis. The book titled Louis Zamperini is an exciting read written by Janet and Geoff Benge. This is a biographical account of the incredible life of Louis Zamperini showcasing his courage and immense bravery. Zamperini was born in Olean New York but a few years later moved to Torrance, California where his life story would begin. When Louis was in his middle school years, he never found … [Read more...] about Louis Zamperini

The Clackity by Lora Senf Hi my name is Kire. I am a 8th grader who loves to read and write book reviews! The Clackity is a spooky fiction novel about a 12-year-old girl named Evie as she tries to save her aunt from a monster called the Clackity. The book starts with Evie explaining everything there is to know about the town she lives in which happens to be the seventh most haunted town in the United States. Naturally this leads to things like ghost encounters. In fact, Evie’s aunt’s … [Read more...] about The Clackity

Winston Churchill by Janet and Geoff Benge Hi, my name is Judah and I like to play soccer, ski and play tennis. The book titled Winston Churchill is a fascinating read, written by Jannet and Geoff Benge. This is a biographical account of Churchill that covers every detail from his early years to his death. Winston was born into a wealthy political family in Great Britian. Ever since he was a child, Churchill was constantly surrounded by politics, preparing him for his greater role in the … [Read more...] about Winston Churchill